If the antenna is like I think, he's looking for the white fiberglass
"radome" that goes over the guts of the antenna. The fiberglass is in three
sections with chrome threaded couplers about every 6 feet. The antenna is
actually 10 gauge or so hard drawn copper that is inside the "radome" and
forms a stacked collinear array. Jet, Diamond, etc. have nearly identical
models (possibly all made by the same Chinese factory).
73 de Perry - K4PWO
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From: "Bob Moore" <ki6iv@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 16:07 PM
To: "'Tower and HF antenna construction topics.'" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Anyone Have (Possibly OT)
> Give Amy at PDM Steel a call, give her the dimensions you need and they
> may
> be able to help you out, of course you would have to pay, but might be
> less
> than getting a new one. They do carry aluminum products. Also, if common
> dimensions you might be able to make your own section. If it was me, that
> is what I would do, get something fairly close and attempt to improvise.
> Good luck...........Bob, K6NV
>
>
> Bob Moore
> SNOWFIRE Consulting
> 10057 Wycliffe Ln.
> Truckee, CA 96161
> (530)575-5766
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joe
> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 8:58 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Anyone Have (Possibly OT)
>
>
>
> Not a tower related request...but....perhaps someone here can help....
>
> Last week, a micro burst of wind here in Reno, snapped my Tram 1481
> VHF-UHF
> antenna just above the first joint.
>
> (The Tram 1481 is the 17 foot, 3 section, dual band antenna that sports a
> gain of 8.3 VHF and 11.something UHF...Here in Reno, it is a great antenna
> for working mountainous terrain!)
>
> As it is a Chinese made antenna, there are no parts distributors, even
> though the same antenna is sold under various brands.
>
> So, anyone here have a Tram 1481 that has failed in other areas or that
> has
> been replaced that I might snag that middle section?
>
> Gotta say I was disappointed in the antenna..it only lasted 5 years under
> severe conditions....I don't think it 'saw' 90 mph winds more than 50
> times
> in its life....GAH!
>
> I know I can buy a replacement, but would really like to try and get this
> one going again....my 'fix it, don't junk it' mentality is showing....
>
> My email is above....I am in Reno, Nevada....be great is someone can help.
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Joe Wolfe
> WA6RKN
> Reno, Nevada
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